Collie vs Maltese
Compare the Collie to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Maltese.
Collie
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Maltese
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Malta
Origin Year
1800 AD
-200 BC
Collie
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Maltese
Collie
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Maltese
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Collie
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Maltese
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Maltese
Collie
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Collie
Maltese
